The University of Maryland is home to one of the premiere intercollegiate athletics programs in the country. The Terrapins have combined to win 40 men's and women's national championships. The success of Maryland athletics is felt throughout the state and Maryland Pride has become synonymous with the Terrapins.

School Colors

The red, black, gold and white are synonymous with the state of Maryland and the University of Maryland. Click here to learn more about how the Terps got their iconic colors.

School mascot

Testudo, the official mascot of the University of Maryland, is not your ordinary Diamondback terrapin. For over sixty years, he has been the symbol for this campus, overseeing us in good times and bad. It is not easy work, and Testudo has experienced firsthand the dangers involved in being a source of campus pride. Click here to learn more about how Testudo came to be the official mascot of the Terps.

national championships

Eight Terrapin programs have combined to win a total of 40 national championships for the University of Maryland, which is the 2nd most of any Big Ten school. Click here for a more in-depth look at Maryland's National Championship Tradition.

conference championships

Since joining the Big Ten for the 2014-15 season, the Terrapins have been extremely successful, capturing seven team titles. Maryland totaled 196 championships as a member of the ACC and 11 in the Southern Conference, bringing its total of conference titles to an astounding 214.

athletics hall of fame

Induction into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame represents the highest athletic honor the University can bestow. Click here to view the inductees into the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame.

distinguished alumni

Terps are Terps for life. They graduate from Maryland more committed than ever to changing the world. Click here to see just a few of the University of Maryland's notable alumni.

mighty sound of maryland

The Mighty Sound of Maryland provides a college experience like no other, performing at every home football game, traveling to at least one away game per year, and creating the loudest and most dedicated Terrapin cheering section anywhere! Click here to learn more about the Mighty Sound of Maryland.

victory & fight songs

The Victory Song and Fight Song are heard during Maryland football games and have become an important part of the atmosphere at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium. The Victory Song can also be heard following many of the athletic contests held on the College Park campus. Click here to view the lyrics and hear the Maryland Victory and Fight songs.

Terrapin Spirit Squad

The Terrapin Spirit Squad is an integral part of the pageantry and excitement of Maryland Athletics. This group of students currently supports football, men's basketball, and women's basketball. They are the core of the Maryland Terrapin spirit! Click here to learn more about the Terrapin Spirit Squad.

dance team

The Maryland Dance Team is part of the excitement and tradition of Maryland Athletics. The squad performs at all home football and men’s basketball games, as well as making appearances at select away games and other University of Maryland Athletic events. Click here to learn more about the Maryland Dance Team.